Executive Assistant to VP EDS Europe and Africa

About the role

Lear provides proactive, high-level executive support to the VP EDS Operations, enabling focus on strategic priorities and operational effectiveness across a complex international scope. The role sits at the heart of the EDS organization and directly impacts leadership efficiency, decision-making and cross-regional coordination. It supports the VP in a multi-location, international environment, engaging stakeholders across Western and Eastern Europe and North Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with the VP to manage priorities, time and deliverables
• Prepare and refine presentations, reports and executive communications
• Support strategic reviews such as MORs, business updates and leadership presentations
• Research and synthesize data into actionable insights, track key actions and follow-ups
• Manage a complex calendar across multiple time zones and coordinate international travel and itineraries
• Organize leadership meetings, offsites and business events, ensuring effective preparation and alignment
• Act as key interface between the VP and internal and external stakeholders
• Prioritize and manage incoming communications, and support rhythm-of-the-business processes (KPIs, monthly reviews, ops review)
• Ensure follow-through on key initiatives and decisions, maintain structured documentation and governance, and drive continuous improvement
• Handle sensitive information with discretion

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience supporting senior executives, preferably at VP level
• Experience in multinational, multicultural environments
• Fluent English, Spanish and Catalan, with strong written and verbal communication
• High level of autonomy, initiative and ability to anticipate needs and prioritize independently
• Legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, including PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams